Farm For Sale in Mopane

This 43.8965Ha farm is located, north of the Soutpansberg, +/- 23km west of Bokmakierie on the N1 between Louis Trichardt and Musina in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The farm is located among a number of other successful irrigation farming operation, small scale livestock and numerous lifestyle settlements.

The property is owned by a South African registered Trust. The Trust/company is not VAT registered

Infrastructure and development include a Residential unit with supporting outbuildings, Workers quarters, Eskom electricity connection, an established 8.65Ha Lucerne field, 4.0Ha Cash crop production site, water supply capacity in excess of 18 000 litre per hour. Facilities exist to accommodate a small-scale livestock farming operation.

An established 8.65Ha Lucerne field is irrigated via a 4 tower plus overhang electrical driven centre pivot system. The field produce an average yield of 70 ton of Lucerne cuttings per annum. The traditional growing period for Lucerne is 42 days, after which the Lucerne is cut and baled in 20kg bales. The price for a 20kg Lucerne bale range between R60-00 R120-00 per bale, depending on the season. Lucerne bale stock is stored under roof, advertised via social media platform, and sold to be picked up.

The area is known for a warm arid climate, a condition that results in an extended growth season. The extended growth season allow for early, mid, and late season crop production which in turn results in early season, mid-season, and late season harvests. An early season and/or late season harvest is usually associated with above average mid-season market prices. The typical type of crop produced include, Butternut, Baby Marrow, Patty pans, Green beans, Sweet Melon, Chilis, Peppers, Okra and tomatoes.

The farming operation is organised and well equipped. Sufficient water supply and a large 800 000 l sub-surface water reservoir, allow for continuity in crop production processes. Water to maintain reservoir supply is obtained via extraction from the Sandriver bed basin. A sizeable centrifugal pump system total feeds into a network of pipes to supply a 13ha a, 8.65Ha Lucerne and 4.35Ha cash crop production sites.

The remaining 31Ha land boasts a variety of Bushveld savannah ranging from large trees, shrub and grass species, an ideal haven for small-scale successful goat farming. Handling facilities include a reasonable size holding camp. The run-off from Lucerne and other cash-crops provides supplementary feed to maintain a sizeable herd of small-livestock.

Tree species found in the area include, Red Bushwillow, Corkwood, Purple-pod cluster leaf, Marula, Shepperd, Acacia and Baobab. Grass species typical to the area include, Finger grass, Sand Quick, Carrot-seed, Mexican feather, Pappus, Pangola, Natal, Ngongoni, Kalahari, Signal, Cane, Guinea, and Buffalo grass.

Accommodation includes, a Main residence (2 Bedroom), a 2nd Residence (2 Bedroom), and workers quarters. The main residence yard space is completely secured with a 2.1m security fence.

Workers accommodation includes rooms, kitchen and ablution. The Worker accommodation facility is separated from the main residential area.

An additional lock up storeroom/workshop allow for sufficient storage and work area.

A number of large perennial trees, lawn and garden surrounds the main residence.

The perimeter of the property is completely fenced, the greater part with a 22-line game fence and the remainder in 1.2m cattle fence.

The sale include a number of moveable goods which include a tractor, trailor, implements, 8.65Ha Centre pivot and 180 portable 6metre aluminium irrigation pipes

Property specifications:

PRICING & LAND SIZE (Ha)
Asking price - R 2 200 000-00 (Excluding VAT)
Total area 21.5620 Hectares (1x Registered Title deed)

OWNERSHIP
Ownership Trust
VAT status Not VAT registered

ACCESS ROADS, PERIMETER, FENCING & SECURITY
Access via a servitude road of the D777 Mopane/Nieuwelust road.
Access gates and well-maintained control routes(roads)
43.8965 Ha completely fenced.

SERVICES ELECTRICITY / WATER
Electricity
1x Eskom transformer (25kVa)

Water
2x Borehole (Functional & Equipped) Tested capacity: 18 000 litres per hour
Fresh water storage and supply via elevated Plastic tank.
1x 8000 000l Sub-surface irrigation reservoir with Centrifugal pump supply
1x Cement dam

ACCOMMODATION / FACILITIES
Main Residence (150m) Airconditioned
2x Bedroom (Main Bedroom On suite)
1x Bathroom
1x Kitchen
1x Pantry
1x Living room / Dining room
Veranda (Front)
1x Thatched lapa

Recreational & Support structures
Lawn, garden, and large trees
Underroof parking 2x vehicles
Securely fenced and gated

2nd Residence (150m) Airconditioned
2x Bedroom
1x Bathrooms
1x Kitchen
1x Living room
Veranda (Front)
Lapa (Open)

Recreational & Support structures
Lawn, garden, and large trees
Underroof parking 2x vehicles

OUTER BUILDINGS & OTHER SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE
Farm Support
26m Lock up store/workshop
Large parking area Implements, machinery & equipment
Livestock holding pen
1x (12mx15m) Lucerne barn

Staff Accommodation
Workers rooms
Eskom Power supply
Communal Ablution facility

VARIOUS FARM EQUIPMENT INCLUDED

- 180x 6000mm Aluminium pipes (Portable Irrigation)
- 4 Tower plus overhang Kimberley Centre pivot (8.65Ha)